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Cocktail Bartender – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Kariega, Eastern Cape

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Hospitality & Tourism

R5 500 – R6 750/month

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Job Description

Good service at a hotel restaurant in Kariega starts with you: friendly, quick and on top of every order. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Location: Kariega, Eastern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Refuse service to anyone under 18 or visibly drunk, as the Liquor Act requires.
Mix cocktails, pour draught and serve shooters to spec at the bar.
Explain specials, allergens and wine pairings in plain words.
Pull espresso shots and steam milk for flat whites and cappuccinos.
Greet guests, seat them and hand over menus within a minute of arrival.
Clear, wipe and reset tables fast during the Friday and Sunday rush.
Check back two minutes after mains land and fix problems on the spot.

What you need

Quick with basic maths and card machines
You speak clear English and can chat easily with guests
At least 6 months of waitering, bar or coffee shop experience
Happy to work nights, weekends and public holidays

Nice if you have

Wine knowledge from a WSET Level 1 or wine farm stint
Responsible Service of Alcohol training

On offer

Uniform supplied and laundered
Staff meal on every shift
Paid menu and wine tastings so you can sell with confidence
You keep your own tips, paid out daily or weekly

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: your food handler or barista certificate, if you have one, a one-page CV with a recent photo plus certified copy of your ID.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kariega; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Put the names of the restaurants you worked at and your average covers per shift at the top of your CV.
Recruiters ask about a difficult table, so have one real story ready about how you turned it around.